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On Monday (in N. Y. ) there was a grand military parade, Gen. Morton
commanding, to give the Indian Chiefs an opportunity to view a specimen of the
physical force of the country,.- They appeared to be gratified, especially with
the horsemen. An arrangement was made to have the cannon discharged at
the moment the Indians were passing them in the rear without their being apprised
of the intention to see what effect it would produce; and, strange as it may
seem, they did not move a muscle, or appear to regard it. At the conclusion
of the parade the Chiefs assembled at the Governor';s room in the City Hall,
where were present the Mayor and other officers of the City Government.
After partaking of a simple collation, the Chief Naukaw, (or Wood) addressed
the Mayor in a short speech or talk. We have been favored by Col.
Kinzie with the substance of if, as follows:-

"Father! the chiefs of my nation, now before you, with myself, are very
glad to see you. We are glad also to see your peace officers ( Alderman,
&c.) and your war chiefs (the military officers) around you, and to hold
you fast by the hand. We thank the Great Spirit above for giving us n\so
clear a sky, today to meet you and your young warriors.- We thank you for the
milk (meaning cider,&c.) and bread which you have helped us to and we shall
keep in our breasts your kindness to us today. So good by."

The Chiefs left the city yesterday morning in the steamboat for Philadelphia,
on their way to the Seat of Government.- J. of Com.

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